Choso experienced a moment of heart-stopping surprise when he caught sight of his youngest sibling confidently entering the house, shouldering their backpack. The clash between the pride shining in their eyes and Choso's worry weighted heavily on him, as he had made a promise to personally collect them from elementary school. Without hesitation, Choso hurried towards their sibling, encircling them in a tight embrace, overwhelmed by a mixture of relief and concern.

"You came home on your own?" he exclaimed, his instinct to protect kicking in. Kneeling down, he carefully inspected them for any signs of harm, bombarding them with inquiries about their expedition.